Using Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
Posted on 2026-11-15
- AI Tools as Authors
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, large language models (LLMs), or similar technologies (such as ChatGPT) do not meet the authorship criteria established by the journal. These tools lack the capacity to manage intellectual property rights or to guarantee the validity and integrity of scientific data. Therefore, AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors of any manuscript.
- Use of AI in Manuscript Preparation
Authors may use generative AI tools exclusively for the purpose of improving the readability, language, or grammar of their manuscript. However, AI tools must not be used to generate, synthesize, or interpret substantive scientific content, data, images, or tables. An exception is made for the design of images and tables based on the authors' own results and data. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and scientific integrity of the entire content of their manuscript. The use of artificial intelligence must not infringe upon copyright or result in plagiarism.
- Transparency Requirements
If AI-based technologies have been used in the drafting of any part of the work, authors are required to explicitly state this. Details regarding the tool used and the purpose of its application must be provided in a "Statement on AI use" at the end of the manuscript, before the list of references.